Cumberland Pick 3: Friday, April 25 (Meet Day No. 5)

   

 

(Below are three selections for First Tracks Cumberland selected by Isaac Salisbury, Steve Morgan, and John Morgan. Each handicapper will start with a mythical $408 bankroll, and each selection will be bet with mythical $2 Win and $2 Place bets.)

Isaac Salisbury

$389.60 (- 4.5%)

Isaac is a Skowhegan native who became a passionate fan of horse racing when he discovered a knack for handicapping races when he was a senior in college during the pandemic in 2020.

Race No. 3 

#2: Squabble (2-1 ML)

Drew Campbell on the bike. Good post and like the speed.

Race No. 4

#1: Miss Trickster (3-1 ML)

Going with our stable driver Nicholas Graffam. Good form the last two starts.

Race No. 7

#2: Rose Run Yakim (7-2 ML)

Good form here. Could come at a short price, but could still find some value here.

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Steve Morgan

$429.20 (+ 5.2%)

A partner in the Ivory Pine Syndicate, Steve has been attending and betting on races in Maine since the grandstands were full and Leigh Fitch was the leading driver.

Race No. 1

#3: Vinovio (8-5 ML)

McGwire Sowers in the sulky, a 4-race winning streak, and the pacer likes to get out to the lead.

Race No. 6

#5: Readyfortheladys (8-5 ML) 

Better post than last week, good recent time, should be able to get the lead.

Race No. 9

#2: Pretty Gorgeous

Good post, good TrackMaster Rating, and consistent times so far this meet.

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John Morgan

$392.20 (- 3.9%)

John is the founder and managing partner of the Ivory Pine Syndicate.

Race No. 1

#5: Southwind Legend (5-2 ML)

Decent post, good recent speed figures, and a drop in class.

Race No. 6

#4: Reys N A Ruckus (10-1 ML)

Good post, good back form, and a good price.

Race No. 9

#2: Pretty Gorgeous (9-2 ML)

Okay post, good recent speed figures, and a leading trainer known for quick starts in the spring.